Those Who Know the Loire

What does Muscadet look like today? Natalie Earl sits downwith wine writer Paul Caputo, fresh from a trip to the Nantais, to find out.

Over three wines, they explore Muscadet’s Atlantic identity, Melon Blanc grape variety, lees ageing, value and versatility at the table, looking at its Village Appellations, ageing potential and how perceptions compare with the reality of the category today.

Along the way, Paul shares the producers, places and bottles that shaped his view of the region.

Wines featured:

Domaine Ménard-Gaborit, Muscadet, 1ère Escale, 2024 – available at Lekker Wines

Domaine Bonnet-Huteau, Muscadet Sèvre et Maine sur Lie, Les Gautronnières 2025  - available at Tanners

Famille Lieubeau, Muscadet Sèvre et Maine, Goulaine 2022 – available at Amathus

Discover more: Loire Wines website · Loire Wines on LinkedIn · @loirewines.official on Instagram · Paul Caputo · Natalie Earl

Recommended reading: Natalie’s excellent 2025 piece The enduring appeal of Muscadet.